Hi my name is David and I am writing from Chicago, Illinois thanks for having me onboard! As the title states I have been following this car for almost a year and have been lurking this site for many months. I finally decided to join in on the discussions as I want prepare for my future Mirage purchase. I couldn't help just lurking anymore and wanted to jump in on the fun. I'm currently driving a red 1992 Nissan 240SX SE with a swapped CA18DET, manual transmission, 20 MPG and no AC. I am a car guy of many years and not afraid to get my hands dirty. I've done the majority of work on my 240SX and would like a modern platform to try out. I like my car but I wish it were rust free, more comfortable, more advanced, more interior space and most importantly higher fuel efficiency.
So why the heck do I like the 2014-2015 Mirage? Most of my friends and family think I'm an oddball or that its too small of a car or unsafe or question its reliability but being a single guy without any commitments I am free to drive a car that I really like. To be quite honest, I am a fan of small fuel efficient cars. I once owned a 3 door red 2009 Toyota Yaris hatchback with a manual transmission. The Yaris started my passion for small fuel efficient city cars. I used it for interstate traveling as well as city driving and I loved it. Due to some unfortunate events I lost that car in an accident and 5 years later I am looking to get back into a small fuel efficient and fun car. The Mirage seems to be just the car I am looking for and with its unique 3 cylinder 1.2 L engine I am anxious to own one. 40+ MPG for a non-hybrid car just calls my name.
I don't own a Mirage yet but I am checking local Mitsubishi dealerships for deals on a weekly bases. I've come across a few manual ESes that I would've liked to have owned but being unemployed its just not going to happen. I have enough money for a decent down payment but Its just not a good idea to buy a new car without a steady job (I'd say at least 3 months on the job after a probationary period).
Anyways, the most recent deal I ran into, which another user found too, was a used infrared 2014 manual ES with approximately 8500 miles for $8500 out of New York (if i remember right). I had my eye on that one but it sold earlier this week. I thought it was a really good deal but wasn't sure if the "new" warranty would've still applied to it or if its just for the first owner of the car. Can anyone explain the warranty on say a one owner Mirage?
Currently I am eyeing a local new Mystic Black Pearl 2015 manual ES for $11,668. Not as tempting as the example above but still pretty good price for what it is. I am saddened I won't be able to buy it, unless I land a job I am interviewing for on Monday 1/12/2015! Wish me luck!
Also, I am really interested to see the new 2016 North American Mirage sedan and hatchback. I may end up just holding off until they come out to pull the trigger.